I don't know if it was a recent app update or Android 15, but I'm no longer noticing the battery drain when the app runs in the background.  I'm glad this problem is no longer occurring. ... View more

Based on my experience, this has been a long-standing problem for years now.  I am currently experiencing this behavior on a Pixel 8 with the latest app version.  Simply put, Pandora does not need to operate in the background in perpetuity if I'm not playing music or downloading playlists.  I hope the Devs finally fix this behavior because manually forcing the app after usage is a major nuisance. ... View more